Writing well means never having to say, ‘I guess you had to be there.’”
The great part about anniversaries is taking time to reflect. Delving into our magazine archives, we once again came face to face with the passionate people who strengthen our communities and the creative artists who fill the Valley with art, song and laughter. As we flipped through the pages, funky retro ads popped out and the colourful fabric of Okanagan life warmed us, captured in vivid photography and heartfelt words. Printed on the pages were couples saying “I do,” athletes capturing Olympic gold and volunteers opening their hearts. We also stirred up some murders, ghosts and lake monsters. Yes, Ogopogo has made his appearances many times over. Our writers tackled many issues that parents, students and seniors have faced over these 30 years—some still challenging us today. Thanks to all who have been a part of our journey; you’ll find the full archives online. Read, reflect and revel in the Okanagan life. —Editors
Big White hosts Para Snowboard World Cup; Calgary’s Salt takes Bronze
New Zealand’s Carl Murphy took his first World Cup win of the season at Big White Mountain Resort on Monday in the last races ahead of the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain. Murphy beat Finland’s Matti Suur-Hamari and the USA’s Sochi...
Canada’s Top Chefs prepare for Culinary Championships
The top chefs from each of the 11 cities in Canada have been selected by a national and regional panel of judges and they are preparing to compete for the honour of being the Gold Medal Plates champion. The line-up for the Canadian Culinary Championships include:...
Street Biz: Creating people places
Winfield and Westbank bet on memories of Main Street to help revitalize town centres
Winter Okanagan Wine Festival Underway
The largest winter gathering of B.C. wineries in the province is underway with over half of 20 events sold out, making for the most successful pre-event ticket sales in the festival’s history. Infused with mountain personality, the 17th Annual Sun Peaks Winter...
December Events: What’s on in the Thompson Okanagan
Under 100 Exhibition Lake Country: To December 21 Original art from over 60 Okanagan artists. Work in all mediums will be on exhibit; small works under 100 inches squared are priced under $100 and a selection of art works under 200 and 300 inches squared will be...
$1 million in funding announced to support apprenticeship in high demand trades
LNG Canada has announced $1 million in private funding to support employers sponsoring apprentices and foundation (pre-apprentice) trades students in programs from carpentry to welding. The LNG Canada Trades Training Fund, which is administered by the BC Construction...
Nominate today: Kelowna Civic and Community Awards
The City of Kelowna’s 41st annual Civic and Community Awards nomination period has opened. The awards recognize outstanding individuals, groups and organizations whose contributions and achievements benefitted the city in 2015. “Every year there are a number of...
December Events: What’s on in the Thompson Okanagan
Under 100 Exhibition Lake Country: To December 21 Original art from over 60 Okanagan artists. Work in all mediums will be on exhibit; small works under 100 inches squared are priced under $100 and a selection of art works under 200 and 300 inches squared will be...
$1 million in funding announced to support apprenticeship in high demand trades
LNG Canada has announced $1 million in private funding to support employers sponsoring apprentices and foundation (pre-apprentice) trades students in programs from carpentry to welding. The LNG Canada Trades Training Fund, which is administered by the BC Construction...
Nominate today: Kelowna Civic and Community Awards
The City of Kelowna’s 41st annual Civic and Community Awards nomination period has opened. The awards recognize outstanding individuals, groups and organizations whose contributions and achievements benefitted the city in 2015. “Every year there are a number of...
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